Art brings heart to environmental protection — and stormwater?
Apr 09, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickYou’ve probably seen the art work adorning storm drains at four locations in Gig Harbor. These are the artists who made them.
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You’ve probably seen the art work adorning storm drains at four locations in Gig Harbor. These are the artists who made them.
Read MoreMichael Spence, Peter Ludwin, Katharine Threat and Chris Vega will read their works on April 23 at the Gig Harbor branch of Tacoma Community College.
Read MorePenMet Parks’ Great Sasquatch Hunt is at Harbor Family Park this week. Pick up a passport at the park and find the five Sasquatches hiding there. Use each critters’ stamp to mark your passport. When you find all five Sasquatches, turn in your passport at the PenMet Recreation Center, 2524 14th Ave. NW for a
Read MoreA tucked-away Point Defiance playground may soon be replaced. Here’s why families should visit this nostalgic spot one last time.
Read MoreThe city renamed its arts grant program in honor of Joanne Brandani and Stephanie Killilea, arts commissioners killed in February.
Read MoreWhile you’re looking for Easter eggs, you may want to keep an eye out for Sasquatch.
Read MoreThe city of Gig Harbor will officially name a boat storage building at Ancich Park in honor of Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team founder Alan Anderson on Friday, March 27.
Read MoreCan you guess where this photo was taken in the late 1970s or early 1980s?
Read MoreQuilts Ahoy, the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual show, was last weekend. Check out these photos of the beautiful works of art.
Read MoreHere’s the story about how a $4.50 eBay find uncovers Gig Harbor’s 1938 National Air Mail Week: when the town sent its letters skyward in a one-day historic flight.
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